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Martin Gray
@martin-gray.bsky.social
Head of Policy @childrennortheast.bsky.social
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June 19, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Reposted by Martin Gray
Two dads are on a mission to make it easier for Dubliners to open up city streets for kids to play on. Over the years, the idea’s got support from councillors, TDs, a Minister for Transport – but there’s still no simple, official way to do it in the city. www.dublininquirer.c...
Two dads are on a mission to make it easier for Dubliners to open up city streets for their kids to play on
Over the years, the idea’s got support from councillors, TDs, the Minister for Transport – but there’s still no simple, official way to do it in Dublin city.
www.dublininquirer.com
June 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Reposted by Martin Gray
The 'end is looming for the short-term workaround' keeping councils from bankruptcy because of their spiralling SEND deficits, MPs have warned, after the government’s reforms were kicked further down the road

schoolsweek.co.uk/urgently-set...
Urgently set out plan for SEND 'cliff-edge', MPs tell DfE
Senior MP warns 'lack of action' suggests government is 'comfortable with the current state of affairs'
schoolsweek.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Reposted by Martin Gray
The government is forming a MAT leaders advisory group to offer “feedback, insights and advice” on the education system.

Story from @jasminenorden.bsky.social:

www.tes.com/magazine/new...
DfE asks MAT leaders to join new advisory group
Minister Catherine McKinnell is establishing the group, set to meet for the first time in July
www.tes.com
June 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Reposted by Martin Gray
One in 20 children in England now have an education, health and care plan (EHCP) after another 11% yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms buff.ly/O1xZDb4
1 in 20 pupils now have EHCP after numbers rise again
One in 20 children in England now have an EHCP after another 11 per cent yearly rise, show new figures that will put more pressure on SEND reforms
buff.ly
June 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Can’t win em all @andylancs.bsky.social
March 23, 2025 at 11:24 PM
December 9, 2024 at 6:39 PM
Overhaul of children’s social care in England will crack down on firms’ profiteering
November 18, 2024 at 6:05 AM
November 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM